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Can I eat Prawns?
Hi there, I totally love prawn cocktail, I would eat it every day if I could, since being pregnant I havent had it coz I'm not sure if I am allowed too.
I normally just buy the prawns out of ASDA and make up my own sauce.
Do you know if its still safe to eat these while pregnant, I know certain fish is not allowed but dont know if prawns are part of that list.
AnneMarie xxx
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I normally just buy the prawns out of ASDA and make up my own sauce.
Do you know if its still safe to eat these while pregnant, I know certain fish is not allowed but dont know if prawns are part of that list.
AnneMarie xxx
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I might go to the fish monger and buy some fresh ones and cook them myself that way I know they are cooked!
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I wonder if they are expensive to buy fresh
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I have eaten loads of prawns. As long as they are from a decent shop. I even eat pre-packed prawn mayo sarnies from the supermarket (after I've checked the mayo is pasteurised!!) I think as long as you make sure everything is in date and fresh it's not a problem!!
My understanding was you weren't to have shellfish that was cold (ie rpawn cocktail) as the bacteria can build up once cooked and is cooling. But was fine to have if it is still pipping hot having just been cooked? I love prawn cocktail too! I will have a look through my MW info and see if can get an answer.
Lilou x
I will let you know how I get on with them.
I am annoyed at myself as all through my last pregnancy I never touched them (I thought I wasnt allowed to), I got my mother in law to make me a prawn cocktail the day after I had my daughter and take it up to the hospital to me!!
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Let me know if you find anything out
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Oh I would be sssooo pleased if I can have it! I have been lusting after them when out for meals lol!
Lilou x
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Basically you should buy uncooked very fresh prawns if you want to eat them.
I hope this helps!
Gemma
I will buy my own fresh ones and cook them that way I know they are safe
Do you think I need to eat them within a few hours of cooling
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